I originally thought there would be a few more days for things to calm down, allowing Xu Yi to investigate more thoroughly.
However, on the third day, someone from the Song family suddenly came to the door, specifically requesting to invite Miss Xu to a gathering.
Since the other party brought Madam Ru's visiting card directly, Old Madam Xu dared not neglect them and hurriedly invited them in.
The visitor was a close female official from Madam Ru's side. In addition to delivering a visiting card, she also brought some gifts for the Xu family.
Old Madam Xu accompanied her in the flower hall, tentatively asking why Madam Ru suddenly wanted to see Fu Man'er at this time.
The lady-in-waiting's answer was impeccable: "My wife has heard my brother, Governor Song, mention Miss Xu. She is very clever and charming. It just so happens that my wife has no company here, so she would like to invite Miss Xu over for tea."
"Lord Song, you flatter me. My granddaughter is too impetuous and might offend your noblewoman." At this point, Old Madam Xu had no choice but to point out her granddaughter's shortcomings.
The lady-in-waiting smiled slightly. "Madam, you are overthinking it. A girl of this age is just the time to be lively and carefree. My lady has already prepared tea and snacks and is just waiting for Miss Xu."
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Old Mrs. Xu could easily hear the urging in her words, but she didn't want to go to Man'er.
Previously, I only thought about keeping Man'er at home, but I didn't expect them to come knocking on my door. Now I can't refuse them even if I want to.
Just as Old Mrs. Xu was caught in a dilemma, a servant came to announce that Fu Man'er had arrived.
Grandma Xu was startled. She had already told the servants to tell Fu Man'er to stay in the room. Why was she out here now?
"Grandma," the little girl called out before even stepping through the door.
As she drew closer, the lady-in-waiting, who had been sitting in her chair, involuntarily stood up, even though she had been somewhat prepared.
However, when one actually sees Fu Man'er's face, one cannot help but be shocked by the resemblance between her and Lady Ru.
Fu Man'er nodded and bowed to the still-shocked female official, then went to Old Madam Xu's side.
Grandma Xu didn't want to scold her, so she just lowered her voice and said, "Didn't I tell you to stay inside and not come out?"
"Grandma, it's such a wonderful thing that Madam Ru has invited us. All the girls in town are eager to go but can't."
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Compared to Grandma Xu's worried face, Fu Man'er looked relaxed and calm.
"Auntie, I can go with you now." She had even changed her clothes when she arrived.
"Man'er." Old Mrs. Xu pulled Fu Man'er back and said apologetically to the female official, "Aunt, I'm so sorry, my granddaughter is ill-mannered. Please allow me to say a few words of explanation."
The lady-in-waiting gave Fu Man'er a deep look, nodded, and said, "Please, Madam."
Grandma Xu pulled Fu Man'er to a corner, and Fu Man'er was still trying to defend herself, "Grandma, how could I be so ill-mannered? Although I'm a bit rude sometimes, I know how to behave in different situations."
Grandma Xu didn't really want to say these things to her, but looking into her daughter's clear eyes, she didn't know where to begin.
It all happened so suddenly. "Man'er, don't you dislike these kinds of occasions? Grandma will try to get you to cancel."
Even if the price to be paid by the Xu family is very high.
Fu Man'er shook her head. "Grandma, this kind of occasion is nothing special. I'll go. Besides, that concubine isn't going to eat me alive."
Old Mrs. Xu looked at her, unsure of what to feel. The concubine certainly wouldn't eat her, but seeing her, she feared…
"Okay, Grandma, don't worry, don't worry, I'll be back."
“After all, this is my home.” Fu Man’er said, winking at Grandma Xu. “Grandma, I’m leaving now.”
Grandma Xu then realized something was wrong, and she pressed Fu Man'er for an answer, "Man'er, do you know something?"
With clear eyes, Fu Man'er asked, "What do you know?"
Grandma Xu was speechless; she was unsure whether her granddaughter had already sensed something.
After the carriage left, Old Mrs. Xu finally understood; Fu Man'er must have found out.
She hasn't had any questions about not being allowed to go out these past two days; she's just stayed home obediently without making a fuss.
"Someone come here!" Old Mrs. Xu shouted hurriedly, and sent someone to inform the rest of the Xu family.
The exquisite and luxurious carriage stopped in front of the Song residence, and Fu Man'er lifted the curtain to take a look.
Last year, she came with her brother to visit Lord Song, but Lord Song was out on business, so she didn't get in or see him.
I never expected that she would come to the Song residence even though Lord Song wasn't home today.
"Miss, we've arrived." The lady-in-waiting personally pulled back the carriage curtain for Fu Man'er and then helped her down from the carriage.
As soon as her feet touched the ground, she heard the maids standing in two rows shout in unison, "Greetings, Miss."
Such a grand display! Fu Man'er silently grumbled to herself, then, guided by the female official, she stepped over the stairs and went inside.
She kept her eyes straight ahead, her posture dignified and proper. The lady-in-waiting lagged behind her by half a step, and looking at the tall and upright woman in front of her, she couldn't help but think of her own mistress.
"Miss, the lady in the pavilion ahead is my mistress." Following the direction the lady-in-waiting pointed, we looked.
In the center of the lake stands a small pavilion, where a woman sits with her back to Fu Man'er.
A maid whispered a few words in the woman's ear. Before the maid could leave, the woman turned around abruptly, just in time for them to see each other.
Fu Man'er slowed her pace and opened her mouth slightly. She realized that there was someone in the world who looked so much like her.
When she heard it from others, she didn't think it looked that similar, but after seeing it today, she had to admit that it really did.
That's right, Fu Man'er overheard everything Xu Yi and the others said that night.
She had originally turned back halfway to get something, but when she found everyone heading to the study, she was about to give them a scare when she overheard such a big secret.
Since her family doesn't want her to know, she should just pretend she never heard about it.
She obediently agreed to the rule that she couldn't leave the house, at least that would put her family at ease.
So it was a bit strange that the people from the Song family came to her today. Logically speaking, her brother wouldn't have brought it up himself, so why would the people from the Song family come directly to her?
She didn't believe it was really just about admiring flowers and drinking tea.
This was something that had to be done sooner or later anyway. Knowing that people from the Song family were coming, Fu Man'er wouldn't want to make things difficult for the Xu family.
She also wanted to see what kind of person the concubine, who resembled her so much, really was.
Now that I see it, it really does look quite similar. Fu Man'er's steps were only a step or two slower before returning to normal.
The female official secretly glanced at her expression, which was no different from when she had just entered the room. Even the surprise was fleeting, and there was no other change.
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For some reason, the female official secretly felt a pang of anxiety for her mistress.
Lady Ru, who was waiting at the other end of the pavilion, couldn't wait any longer. She suddenly stood up and walked quickly toward Fu Man'er.
She had only taken a few steps when her eyes were already red. In the end, she even abandoned her image as a noble lady and ran all the way over, with the maidservant serving the pavilion running alongside her.
The female official hesitated, looking at Fu Man'er who was taking small, quick steps, and said, "Miss."
"Hmm?" Fu Man'er turned around and glanced at her.
The lady-in-waiting was still thinking about how best to phrase her words, but Fu Man'er didn't seem to care at all; this was the most elegant thing she had ever done.
She wasn't going to run anymore; the skirt was so big, it would be too much trouble to run.
In a short while, Madam Ru had already jogged over. She was used to a life of luxury, and it was clear that she was exhausted after running just a few steps.
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